December 27, 2010

360/365 - The Gift

A gift or a present is the transfer of something without the expectation of receiving something in return. Although gift-giving might involve an expectation of reciprocity, a gift is meant to be free. In many human societies, the act of mutually exchanging money, goods, etc. may contribute to social cohesion. Economists have elaborated the economics of gift-giving into the notion of a gift economy. By extension the term gift can refer to anything that makes the other happier or less sad, especially as a favor, including forgiveness and kindness.

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Photography + Travel = Grateful Me

I'm a Southern California girl who's obsessed with photography, food and travel. Having worked in international tourism for 20 years, I'm so grateful for the cultural experiences I've had in Europe and Asia. Sharing my point of view through photography is my passion....